Cancer

 

What is Cancer like?

"Home is where the heart is."

June 21st - July 22nd

  • Birthstone: Ruby
  • Number: 4
  • Element: Cardinal Water
  • Ruling planet: Moon
  • Natural rulership: 4th house - the home / roots / the mother
  • Tarot energy: Cups
  • Tarot court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, King of Cups
  • Major Arcana: The Chariot

Recommended crystals for Cancer:​

  • ​To balance Cancer energy: Carnelian can help promote and boost positive energy to counter balance any mood swings
  • To enhance Cancer energy: Moonstone, boosts Cancers nurturing qualities and further amplifies their feminine intuition

Like all water signs, Cancer operates well on its emotions. It’s an extremely sensitive sign, with great emotional awareness for both its own feelings and the feelings of others. Cancerians are capable of expressing great empathy and compassion.

 As the ruler of the fourth house, Cancer is closely linked to the home and the mother. As such Cancerians have an instinct to nurture and are naturally maternal. This is great but it can sometimes spill over into smothering which can be a bit intense if you’re on the receiving end. 

They are amazing home-makers who love to spend time with their families and coking up a storm in the kitchen. 

Ruled by the moon, they’re prone to mood swings and have a reputation for being somewhat crabby at times. They can be a bit pessimistic and apt to worry and have to be careful they don’t wander into self-pity territory. But just like the phases of the moon, these moods wax and wane so they don’t stay moody forever. 

In a relationship, Cancer will be very loving and giving to their partner, they’re loyal and very protective over those they love. They can come across as insecure at times (probably because of their tendency to worry) and the more flighty of the zodiac signs might find that they’re a little needy, 

There’s a hugely creative side to Cancer too, they have wonderful imaginations which can make them super artistic and are also known to be quite funny at times. They’re also highly intuitive and with a talent for sensing what’s going on despite not having all the facts.

Cancer keywords: ​

Sensitive, Emotional, Loyal, Compassionate, Maternal, Nurturing, Intuitive, Empathic, Creative, Imaginative, Home-Maker, Worrier, Moody, Insecure, Needy